Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry E. Bonner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School's student population of 822 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry E. Bonner Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry E. Bonner Elementary School's ranking?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School is ranked #705 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Henry E. Bonner Elementary School often compared to?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Elementary School, St. Stephen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Henry E. Bonner Elementary School?
822 students attend Henry E. Bonner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Henry E. Bonner Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry E. Bonner Elementary School?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry E. Bonner Elementary School offer ?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry E. Bonner Elementary School part of?
Henry E. Bonner Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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